AFAR Honors 12 Visionaries Who Are Making Travel A Force For Good

In their fourth year, the Travel Vanguard awards recognize the work of individuals who are making our world a better place through the transformational power of travel.

When we launched AFAR 10 years ago, we believed we could make a positive impact on the world by inspiring and guiding people to have deeper, richer, and more fulfilling travel experiences. One of the best things we've been able to do since then is connect with others who share that vision, says AFAR Cofounder Greg Sullivan.

Launched in 2016, the Travel Vanguard has grown into a community of leaders who inspire and help one another to pursue the common goal of turning travel into a force for good. AFAR gathers this community each year in New York City not only to celebrate, but also to share ideas. Says Cofounder Joe Diaz There is nothing more powerful than uniting visionaries around a common goal and shared values to rise above the fray and help others do the same.

Jennifer Flowers, AFAR's Deputy Editor and lead editor for AFAR Vanguard, reflected on the 2019 award recipients. I'm delighted to welcome this year's group of visionaries into AFAR's Travel Vanguard. Their dedication, focus, and ability to make a positive impact in the world is work well worth celebrating, and sharing with our larger community, which includes the world's best and most influential travelers.